LAMY dark lilac - 50ml Bottled Ink
This 50ml glass bottle of LAMY dark lilac fountain pen ink includes an integrated blotting paper roll for wiping excess ink off your pen nib after filling.
Introduced in 2016 as a special edition, LAMY re-imagines this beloved cult classic purple as part of the regular offering of ink colors.
Read our blog post to learn more about how it compares to the original.
- Condition
- New
- Brand
- LAMY
- Type
- Bottled Ink
- Color
- Purple
- Bottle Material
- Glass
- Bottle Opening Diameter
- 23.6mm (0.93in)
- Fast Drying
- No
- Fluorescent
- No
- Shimmer
Whether or not the ink contains glittery particles.
- No
- Freeze Resistant
Whether or not an ink is specially formulated to better withstand freezing temperatures.
- No
- Volume
- 50ml
- Iron Gall
Ink made from iron salts and tannic acids. Though quite permanent and waterproof, these inks are typically known for causing chemical corrosion to metal pen parts (especially the nib) and should be used sparingly or with less-valuable pens.
- No
- Lubricated
Whether or not an ink is specially formulated to increase flow in your pen.
- No
- Pigmented
Whether or not the ink contains finely-ground solid particles in liquid suspension.
- No
- Scented
- No
- Water Resistant
Whether or not the ink, once dried on the paper, will resist being washed away with water.
- No
Customer Reviews
Shipped quickly and packed extremely well. Happy with my purchase as I always am with Goulet
I like this ink. The sheen will require cleaning more often. The ink flows well and dries fairly fast.
The ink is pretty enough, but it crusted up really bad on the Medium cursive italic nib of my Franklin-Christoph Model 19 (see pictures). I've never experienced anything like this with any of the other dozens of inks I've used in this and other pens. It didn't initially affect the writing, but eventually the line width became erratic. The previous ink in this pen was Noodler's Blue Black, so my initial suspicion was that some residue from that caused the green sheeny crust that erupted from all sides of the nib. The little clumps in the converter as it neared depletion seemed to corroborate this. However, I thoroughly disassemble and clean my pens between inks, and others have reported crusting with this ink in online reviews and social media posts, so mine isn't a unique experience. We'll try it in other pens and nibs to see if it can be minimized or avoided, but in the meantime I'm thoroughly enjoying Lamy Violet Blackberry, which doesn't have this problem.
This ink works great and the color is even better than I expected. So far, I have used it in my Pilot Metro and have not had any issues. I highly recommend this ink if you are in the market for a dark purple. It will also last awhile, the bottle is big.
Excellent first experience. Fantastic care taken with packaging. Fast shipping. Reasonable rates. Very happy with transaction and definitely will be a return customer. Highly rate this company! As for the ink - it is a lovely shade and I do recommend.
FAQs about Bottled Ink
Which pens can accept this ink?
Any of these fountain pens will work with bottled ink. Typically, as long as the pen can be filled with a converter, has a built-in filling mechanism like a piston, or can be eyedropper-filled, it can accept bottled ink.
What is shading, sheening, or shimmering ink?
Shading - A common (and often desired) result of a fountain pen ink pooling in certain parts of a letter when writing, so that the color and saturation of the ink appears different within a single letter or word. This characteristic cannot be achieved with ballpoint or rollerball pens and is a very appealing aspect of fountain pen use for those particularly drawn to all the pretty ink colors.
Sheen - Characteristic of a fountain pen ink where when ink pools another color can be seen on top of the ink, especially when looked at in different light angles using certain paper types. There is no way to guarantee an ink will sheen, but using a larger nib on a pen will help obtain sheening results in your writing.
Shimmering - Fountain pen ink that has small particles of glitter mixed in.
Is shimmering ink safe to use in fountain pens?
Yes! Shimmering ink is a great way to add some flare to your writing. We have found that a larger nib will showcase more shimmering particles while writing, but you can use any nib size and shimmering ink. All the ink we sell is safe for use in fountain pens.
You can learn more in our blog: How to Write with Shimmering Ink.
My ink smells funny, is it safe to use?
Generally yes! Ink does not smell good- it usually has a chemical smell, along with other scents such as sulfur, rubber, chemicals or even paint. However, as long as you’re not seeing anything floating in the ink, it should be safe to use.
It’s cold and my ink froze; is it safe to use?
Yes, frozen ink will not hurt your pen (after it’s thawed of course!) The issue with ink freezing is primarily a concern because certain glass bottles could break as the water-based ink expands, and then you’d have a mess!
What is your return policy for bottled ink?
We do not accept returns for ink that has been used. Otherwise, we accept returns on unused ink products for up to 30 days from purchase. You can read all our Return Policies here.
To initiate a return, please submit a request at the Return Portal. Our Customer Care team might reach out to you for more information.